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2016 Vauxhall Viva 1.0L Petrol · PF16 AET

PF16 AET

2016 Vauxhall Viva (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19/06/2016. Recorded mileage 36,238 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL VIVA
Year / Origin
2016 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 11/07/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
36,238 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/07/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent test on 09 July 2025 at 36,238 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories, despite an initial failure on the same day. This immediate re-test suggests an administrative error or a minor rectified item that did not persist. The overall data indicates the car has maintained a high mechanical standard over the last three years. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,600 miles per year. Between July 2022 at 23,258 miles and July 2025 at 36,238 miles, the car covered only 12,980 miles. This low usage typically implies minimal wear on the engine, drivetrain, and suspension components. While the low mileage often preserves the integrity of mechanical parts, it can also lead to age-related degradation of rubber components and surface corrosion on brakes if the vehicle has sat stationary for long periods between uses. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that suffer from low-mileage neglect. Check the brake discs for flat spots or heavy surface rust caused by infrequent use, and inspect the suspension bushes and tyre boots for cracking, as these materials perish over time regardless of how many miles are driven. Given the clean record regarding structural or mechanical advisories, the chassis likely remains sound, but verifying the fluid condition for degradation is essential for a vehicle of this age.

PF16 AET Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
  • 36,238 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Viva

Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

PF16 AET Mileage History

  1. 06/07/202223,258 mi
  2. 12/07/202327,734 mi+4,476 mi
  3. 05/07/202431,507 mi+3,773 mi
  4. 09/07/202536,238 mi+4,731 mi
  5. 09/07/202536,238 mi

Average of roughly 4,314 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

PF16 AET MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Viva (PF16 AET) between July 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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